### GIFTS GIVEN OVER £140

| Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade, Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister of State, (Universities and Science), Rt Hon David Willetts MP | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister of State (Trade and Investment), Lord Livingston | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Parliamentary Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Viscount Younger | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, (Employment Relations, Consumer Affairs), Jenny Willott MP | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise (Skills jointly with the Department for Education), Matthew Hancock MP | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister of State, (Business and Enterprise), Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP | |---|---|---| | Date gift given | To | Gift | Value (over £140) | | Nil return | | | |

## GIFTS RECEIVED OVER £140

| Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade, Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister of State, (Universities and Science), Rt Hon David Willetts MP | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister of State (Trade and Investment), Lord Livingston | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | 01 May | China Entrepreneur Club | Necklace | Over limit | Retained by the department |

| Parliamentary Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Viscount Younger | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, (Employment Relations, Consumer Affairs), Jenny Willott MP | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise (Skills jointly with the Department for Education), Matthew Hancock MP | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | | | | | |

| Minister of State, (Business and Enterprise), Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP | |---|---|---|---| | Date gift received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

## OVERSEAS TRAVEL

| Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | ‘Scheduled’ or No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Charter’ or ‘Eurostar’ | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | **Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade, Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP** | | | | | | | 23 May – 01 June | China, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Qingdao | To attend the Joint Economic and Trade Committee and annual trade dialogue with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce | Scheduled | | £5,250 | | **Minister of State, (Universities and Science), Rt Hon David Willetts MP** | | | | | | | 21 April – 24 April | China, Beijing | To attend the People to People Dialogue | Scheduled | | £4,593 | | 04 May | France, Paris | To attend the OECD Forum | Eurostar | | £270 | | 05 June – 06 June | Poland, Krakow | To attend Polish-British Roundtable | Scheduled | | £1,165 | | 17 June – 23 June | USA, Boston, San Diego, Mojave | To speak at a Goldman Sachs conference and promote bilateral relationships between UK and USA | Scheduled | | £8,406 | | **Minister of State (Trade and Investment), Lord Livingston** | | | | | | | 08 May | Belgium, Brussels | Represent the UK at a FAC Trade Ministers meeting in Brussels | Scheduled & Eurostar | | £252 | | 04 June-06 June | Spain, Madrid | To promote UK Trade and Investment and meet with Senior Government Ministers | Scheduled | | £691 | | **Parliamentary Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Viscount Younger** | | | | | | | 16 June – 17 June | Germany, Berlin | To attend the 9th edition of the EPO’s European Inventor Award Ceremony | Scheduled | | £881 | | Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | ‘Scheduled’ or No 32 (The Royal Squadron) or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Charter’ or ‘Eurostar’ | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Nil return | | | | | | | 05 May – 06 May| France, Paris| To speak at the OECD Conference in Paris | Eurostar | | £279 | | 06 April – 07 April| Germany, Hanover| To attend the Hanover Trade Fair | Scheduled | | £866 | | 10 April – 11 April| Germany, Berlin| To meet with German Ministers and representatives from industry to discuss business and energy topics | Scheduled | | £720 | | 19 May - 20 May| Germany, Berlin| To attend the Berlin International Airshow | Scheduled | | £280 | | 26 May – 27 May| Italy, Milan| To support the launch of the Italy Prompt Payment Code | Scheduled | | £974 |

**HOSPITALITY**

| Date of hospitality | Name of organisation | Type of hospitality received¹ | |---------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade, Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP | | 02 April | Channel 4 | Lunch | | 09 April | Lloyd Embley, The Mirror | Dinner | | 29 April | Amol Rajan, The Independent | Dinner | | 07 May | Sunday Times | Lunch | | 07 May | The Telegraph | Dinner | | 14 May | BBC | Lunch | | 14 May | BBC | Dinner | | 25 June | Lionel Barber, Financial Times, FT.com | Lunch | | 30 June | British Bankers’ | Lunch | | Date of hospitality | Name of organisation | Type of hospitality received¹ | |---------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | 02 April | Imperial College | Dinner | | 04 April | Lloyds | Lunch | | 09 April | The Times | Lunch | | 10 April | Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry | Dinner | | 24 April | Yuri Milner | Dinner | | 29 April | Royal Society of Medicine | Dinner | | 30 April | BBC, MailOnline | Lunch | | 15 May | Edge Hill University | Lunch | | 19 May | Ian Katz, BBC Newsnight | Lunch | | 21 May | Confederation of British Industry | Dinner | | 02 June | Financial Times | Lunch | | 03 June | Daily Mail and The Times | Lunch | | 10 June | Rothschild | Breakfast | | 11 June | Foundation for Science and Technology | Dinner | | 13 June | Wilton Park | Dinner | | 08 April | Treasurers Group | Breakfast | | 10 April | London Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Lunch | | 10 April | British Expertise International | Dinner | | 28 April | John Lewis Partnership | Breakfast | | 12 May | BT, Confederation of British Industry | Breakfast | | 19 May | KPMG | Dinner and tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show | | 20 May | Panmure Gordon & Co | Breakfast | | 21 May | Confederation of British Industry | Dinner | | 27 May | Cable & Wireless | Breakfast | | 03 June | RLM Finsbury | Breakfast | | 12 June | World Jewish Relief | Breakfast | | 30 June | DLA Piper UK | Breakfast | | 29 April | Classic FM | Tickets Classic FM performance and drinks\* | | 24 June | Siemens, EEF- The Manufacturers' Organisation | Dinner |

**Minister of State (Trade and Investment), Lord Livingston**

| Date of hospitality | Name of organisation | Type of hospitality received¹ | |---------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | 08 April | Treasurers Group | Breakfast | | 10 April | London Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Lunch | | 10 April | British Expertise International | Dinner | | 28 April | John Lewis Partnership | Breakfast | | 12 May | BT, Confederation of British Industry | Breakfast | | 19 May | KPMG | Dinner and tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show | | 20 May | Panmure Gordon & Co | Breakfast | | 21 May | Confederation of British Industry | Dinner | | 27 May | Cable & Wireless | Breakfast | | 03 June | RLM Finsbury | Breakfast | | 12 June | World Jewish Relief | Breakfast | | 30 June | DLA Piper UK | Breakfast |

**Parliamentary Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Viscount Younger**

| Date of hospitality | Name of organisation | Type of hospitality received¹ | |---------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | 29 April | Classic FM | Tickets Classic FM performance and drinks\* | | 24 June | Siemens, EEF- The Manufacturers' Organisation | Dinner |

**Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, (Employment Relations, Consumer Affairs), Jenny Willott MP**

Nil return

**Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise (Skills jointly with the Department for Education), Matthew Hancock MP** | Date of hospitality | Name of organisation | Type of hospitality received¹ | |---------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------| | 01 May | Apprenticeship | Breakfast | | | Ambassador Network | | | 01 May | Daily Telegraph, The | Lunch | | | Guardian | | | 08 May | Sunday Times | Lunch | | 14 May | The Times | Lunch | | 21 May | Confederation of British Industry | Dinner | | 02 June | UBS | Dinner | | 03 June | London Stock Exchange| Breakfast | | 03 June | Evening Standard | Lunch | | 13 June | The Spectator | Lunch | | Minister of State, (Business and Enterprise), Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP | | | | 13 May | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland | Dinner | | 21 May | Institute for Family Business | Lunch | | 21 May | Confederation of British Industry | Dinner | | 28 May | ARUP | Breakfast |

¹Does not normally include attendance at functions hosted by HM Government; ‘diplomatic’ functions in the UK or abroad, hosted by overseas governments; minor refreshments at meetings, receptions, conferences, and seminars; and offers of hospitality which were declined.

- Indicates if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend.

**MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS**

| Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation¹ | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------------| | Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade, Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP | | | | April 2014 | University of Aberdeen, University of London, City University, Coventry University College, University of Manchester, University of Cambridge, Newcastle College, University of Law, University of Surrey, Higher Education Policy Institute | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Trades Union Congress | Regular meeting | | April 2014 | Shell International | To discuss energy issues | | April 2014 | Financial Reporting Council | To discuss the FRC’s work promoting good corporate governance | | April 2014 | Enterprise Forum | To discuss business issues | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | British Retail Consortium | Regular meeting | | April 2014 | Confederation of British Industry | Regular meeting | | April 2014 | Lloyds | To discuss banking | | April 2014 | Nationwide | To discuss banking | | May 2014 | Association of School and College Leaders | To discuss education and employment | | May 2014 | HSBC | To discuss banking | | May 2014 | GMB, Unite the Union | To discuss employment issues | | May 2014 | Universities UK, Institute of Directors, Confederation of British Industry, The Royal Society, Cardiff University, University of Manchester, Student Funder | To discuss international student and school workers | | June 2014 | The Russell Group | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Celsa UK | To discuss energy issues | | June 2014 | Association of Colleges, Universities UK, Guild Higher Education, University of Sheffield, Aston University, City & Islington College, University of Warwick, Education & Training Foundation, Institute of Education, Jaguar Land Rover, JP Morgan | To discuss higher and further education | | June 2014 | Automotive Council | To discuss the automotive industry | | June 2014 | Airbus, ARM Ltd, Arup, BP, Diageo, HSBC, ICAP, Jardine Matheson Group, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren Automotive Group, Pinewood, Rio Tinto, Rolls Royce, Shell, Standard Chartered, Standard Life China, Swire, Zaha Hadid Architects | Prime Ministers’ Business lunch in honour of Premier Li Keqiang | | June 2014 | Centrica, Siemens, SELEX Galileo, WS Atkins, BAE Systems, Aggreko, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Confederation of Business Industry, British Chambers of Commerce, Trades Union Congress, Cass Business School, London Business School, University of Oxford, University of Sussex, Takeover Panel, Slaughter and May, Quoted Companies Alliance, Association of British Insurers | To discuss mergers and takeovers | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | June 2014 | Engineering Employers Federation | Regular meeting | | June 2014 | HS2 Ltd, Gardiner & Theobald, Barratt Developments, CIRIA, Travis Perkins, Midas, Intech UK, Stanford Industrial Concrete Flooring, TrustMark, Construction Industry Training Board, British Land, Skanska UK, Laing O'Rourke, Kier, KMPG, Stepnell, Crossrail, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | To discuss the construction industry | | June 2014 | Alstom, Amey, Atkins, Carillion, Hitachi, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, Perpetuum Ltd, Porterbrook, Siemens, South West Trains/RDG, Railway Industry Association | To discuss the rail supply chain | | June 2014 | British Chambers of Commerce | Regular meeting | | June 2014 | General Motors Corporation | To discuss the automotive industry | | June 2014 | RBS, The Co-operative Bank, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Clydesdale, Close Brothers, Aldermore, Handelsbanken, British Bankers’ Association | To discuss banking | | **Minister of State, (Universities and Science), Rt Hon David Willetts MP** | | | | April 2014 | University of Glasgow | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, British Bankers Association, Nominet, Payments Council, Federation of Small Businesses, Confederation of British Industry, Cardiff University, techUK, British Retail Consortium, The Internet Services Providers’ Association | To attend Cyber Crime Reduction Partnership | | April 2014 | Ultra Global | To discuss innovation | | April 2014 | Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry | To discuss life sciences | | April 2014 | Aston University | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Universities Superannuation Scheme | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Association of British Healthcare Industries | To discuss life sciences | | April 2014 | Trevor Baylis Brands | To discuss innovation | | April 2014 | HP | To discuss technology and innovation | | April 2014 | O3b Networks | To discuss technology | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|--------------------| | April 2014 | University of Aberdeen, University of London, City University, Coventry University College, University of Manchester, University of Cambridge, Newcastle College, University of Law, University of Surrey, Higher Education Policy Institute | To discuss higher education and innovation | | April 2014 | Intel | To discuss technology and innovation | | April 2014 | UK Spectrum Policy Forum | To discuss technology and innovation | | April 2014 | University of Bristol, University of Southampton, Mott Macdonald | To discuss science and research | | April 2014 | Higher Education Academy | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Harvard University | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | The Business Services Association | To discuss technology and innovation | | April 2014 | E-Infrastructure Leadership Council | To discuss technology and innovation | | April 2014 | University of Portsmouth | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | AstraZeneca | To discuss life sciences | | April 2014 | University of Manchester | To discuss science and research | | April 2014 | Pfizer | To discuss science and research | | April 2014 | AstraZeneca | To discuss science and research | | April 2014 | Barclays, Rothschild | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Evercore Partners International | To discuss innovation and technology | | April 2014 | Jaguar Land Rover | To discuss innovation and technology | | April 2014 | Pfizer | To discuss science and research | | April 2014 | Alacrity Foundation | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | Universities UK | To discuss higher education | | April 2014 | AstraZeneca | To discuss science and research | | May 2014 | Huawei | To discuss innovation and technology | | May 2014 | Velcourt | To discuss Agri-Tech | | May 2014 | Research Sector Transparency Board | To discuss science and research | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | May 2014 | AstraZeneca | To discuss life sciences | | May 2014 | Centre for Social Justice, Tomorrow’s People, National Care Advisory Service-Catch 22, Who Cares Trust, Care Leavers Association, Arsenal FC, University of York, Justice for Families, Whistler Walk Residential Unit, DRIVE Forward, Teesside University, SPEAR, Buttle UK | To discuss higher education | | May 2014 | Chelmsford County High School | To discuss higher education | | May 2014 | Gatsby Charitable Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Royal Society, Higher Education Academy, Society of Biology, Joint Mathematical Council, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education, UK Forum for Computing Education, Confederation of British Industry, University UK, Royal Academy of Engineering, Science Council | To discuss STEM | | May 2014 | Go On UK | To discuss business | | May 2014 | Johnson and Johnson | To discuss life sciences | | May 2014 | AstraZeneca | To discuss life sciences | | May 2014 | The American International University | To discuss higher education | | May 2014 | Europa School UK | To discuss innovation | | May 2014 | Space Leadership Council | To discuss space sector | | May 2014 | Union Chimique Belge | To discuss life sciences | | May 2104 | Novartis | To discuss life sciences | | May 2104 | University of London | To discuss higher education | | May 2014 | Royal Academy of Engineering | To discuss science and research | | May 2014 | Tech City UK, Connected Digital Economy Catapult, Open Data Institute | To discuss innovation | | June 2014 | EC Harris | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | David Abraham, Daniel Brooke, Channel 4 | To discuss science and innovation | | June 2014 | Green Templeton College | To discuss higher | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|--------------------| | June 2014 | Barclays, Rothschild | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Robert Gordon University | To discuss science and research | | June 2014 | Thales UK, Tech UK | To discuss information economy | | June 2014 | Ministerial Medical Technology Strategy Group | To discuss medical innovation | | June 2014 | Spotify | To discuss innovation | | June 2014 | Adab Trust, East London Business Alliance, EMES State Street Bank and Trust Co, University of Greenwich | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Sussex University | To discuss research | | June 2014 | Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, Supporting Professionalism in Admissions, Higher Education Funding Council for England, Universities UK, Guild Higher Education | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Rolls Royce, Infineum, Lockheed Martin, Oxford Instruments, Johnson Matthey, Tata Motors, Siemens, BP, Toyota, Airbus, EDF, Unilever, Finmeccanica, Glaxo Smith Kline, Cisco, Harwell Oxford, University of Oxford, University College London, E2V, Duke of York | To discuss space and innovation | | June 2014 | Universities UK | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Pearson | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Association of Colleges, Universities UK, Guild Higher Education, University of Sheffield, Aston University, City & Islington College, Warwick University, Education & Training Foundation, Institute of Education, Jaguar Land Rover, JP Morgan | To discuss higher and further education | | June 2014 | Universities Alliance | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Airbus, ARM, Arup, BP, Diageo, HSBC, ICAP, Jardine Matheson Group, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Pinewood, Rio Tinto, Rolls-Royce, Shell, Standard Chartered, Standard Life China, Swire, Zaha Hadid Architects | To discuss research and innovation | | June 2014 | Nest Labs | To discuss innovation | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | June 2014 | University of Sussex, University of Sheffield, University of London, University of Kent, University of Warwick, Imperial College London, University of Wolverhampton, London School of Economics & Political Science, Medical Research Council, Higher Education Funding Council for England | To discuss research | | June 2014 | Procter & Gamble, University of Leeds | To discuss research | | June 2014 | London Health Commission | To discuss research | | June 2014 | East Malling Trust | To discuss agri-tech | | June 2014 | Space Science & Exploration Trust | To discuss space | | June 2014 | Science Community Representing Education, Higher Education Funding Council for England, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Barclays, Santander, Royal Bank of Scotland, Metro Bank, HSBC, Finance Conduct Authority, Higher Education Funding Council for England, Universities UK, Higher Education Commission, Office for Fair Access, Cranfield University, University of Law, National Centre for Universities and Business, Confederation of British Industry | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | Lipton Rogers | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | University of Manchester | To discuss research |

**Minister of State (Trade and Investment), Lord Livingston**

| Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Ernst & Young | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Hobbs Valves | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Biocatalyst | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Seda | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Penderyn Whiskey | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | British Chamber of Commerce, Confederation of British Industry, EEF, Forum of Private Business, Federation of Small Businesses, Institute of Directors | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | MLM Consulting Engineers Ltd & | Discuss trade and | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Murphy Philipps Associates | investment | | April 2014 | Metail | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Barclays | Discuss trade, investment & Economic Affairs | | April 2014 | Which? | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Deloitte, Allocate Software, Baringa Partners, BTG PLC, Delta Display Holdings, Gemfields plc, Impello, Intelligent Energy Holdings, Kelway Holdings, Kobalt Music Group, Perform Group, Scolmore International, The Reflex Group, Caxton FX | Discuss trade and investment | | April 2014 | Echo Sourcing, BHM/Dawnus Joint Venture, Development and Management Strategies limited, Howden Broking Group, Burbidge Capital Limited, Hyperion Insurance Group, DLA Piper UK, Business Council for Africa UK, Goldsmiths Solicitors, Smith & Ouzman Ltd, Africa Justice Foundation, Lonrho, BCA W&S, Dawnus Construction Ltd, FBN Capital, Portland Group, King's College London, Howden Broking Group, Quant International Property Group, Business Council for Africa, Platinum Integrations, Africa Practice, SABMiller | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | China Entrepreneur Club, Shanxi Lu'an Mining Industry Co Ltd, Shanxi Qingyun Group Co, China Galaxy Investment Management Company Co Ltd, Xuzhou Coal Mining Group Corporation, ChinaEquity Group, Kuntin Investment Management Group Co Ltd, Sichuan Yibin Wuliangye Group Co, Luzhou Laojiao Group Co, Henan Guoji Industry Group Co, Weidong Group Co, Shenzhen Acto Culture Technology Group, Mylin Holding Group Co, Wafa Tea Co, Fujian Senyuan Co, CRW Shower Equipment Co Ltd of Gaoming Foshan, Qingdao Engineers Association, New Silk Road | Discuss trade and investment | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------------| | May 2014 | HSBC | Discuss trade and investment & Economic Affairs | | May 2014 | British Chambers of Commerce | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Chinese British Business Council, PwC, Matheson & Co Ltd, Sondrel Ltd, A B Sugar, Rochester PR Group, Electronic Media Services Ltd, HSBC Holdings, British Horseracing Authority, Rosenblatt, London Export Corporation, British Chambers of Commerce, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, London & Partners | Discuss trade and investment | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | May 2014 | Financial Conduct Authority | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Seacurus | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Techflow Flexibles | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | North East Chambers of Commerce | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | AMEC, BAe Systems, Balfour Beatty, BP, Brunswick Group, Carillion, University of South Wales, Foster & Partners, University College London, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, HSBC, KPMG (UK), Rolls Royce, Serco Group, Royal Dutch Shell, Standard Chartered Bank, PWC, Energy Authority, Dubai Chamber, Sharjah Chamber, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, Thani Investment, MASDAR, DP World, Bin Hamoodah, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Khalifa Fund, Ruwad Establishment, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, Grandeur Interiors, Zayed University Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Courtyard Gallery, Petals Interiors | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Barclays, Oil Search, Australia Post, ResMed, QIC, Fairfax Media, Qantas, Santos, Colonial First State Global Asset Management, CSR | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Association of South East Asian Nations Business Council, UK India Business Council, China British Business Council | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | SP Setia, Knight Dragon, Emaar, Fajr Capital, Wanda, Silvertown Partnership, Argent, Sigma Partnership, St Modwens, 1 Nine Elms, Deloitte, HSBC, Macquarie | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Lloyd’s | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry | Discuss trade and investment | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | May 2014 | TATA Limited | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Scottish Enterprise | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | Glasgow Chambers of Commerce | Discuss trade and investment | | May 2014 | ClydeUnion Pumps | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Tetronics | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Canburg Limited | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Dyson | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Scisys UK Ltd | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Santander | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Mitel, Wesley Clover | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Bombardier | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Andor Technology company | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Mash Direct | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | British Business Bank | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Mott Mac, EDF, Rolls Royce, Lloyds Register, BP, Shell, BG Group, AMEC, Nexen, Sinopec, DNV-GL, Atkins, Met Office, JDR Cables, E.ON UK, Centrica, Scottish Power, RWE Npower, Honghua Group, Honghua International Technology and Trade Co, Shandong Kerui Group, Yantai Jierui Group, China Longyuan Power Group Co Ltd, China General Nuclear Power, Europe Energy Corporation, CECEP (Tianjin) Investment Group, GAO Hui, Guohua Energy Investment Corporation, SBU Beijing Goldwind, Guangdong Mingyang Wind Power, Yingli Group, Trina Solar, China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, China National Nuclear Corporation, State Nuclear Power Technology Co Ltd, Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd, Dongfang | Discuss trade and investment | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | June 2014 | Electric Corporation, China First Heavy Industries, China Development Bank, Tsinghua University | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Rio Tinto, Astra Zeneca, BAE Systems, British American Tobacco, BP, HSBC, GlaxoSmithKlein, Shell, Vodafone | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Solutions (Europe) | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | United Postal Services | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | BGF - Growth Capital Investors | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Emeritus, Tata and Sons Lodha Group, Piramal Group, Cipla, Hero MotorCorp, Cyient, CA Technologies, BioCon Ltd | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Jaguar Land Rover | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Barclays, British Bankers Association, Societe Generale, Sullivan & Worcester, SMBCE, Lloyds, Deutsche Bank | Discuss trade and investment | | June 2014 | Heathrow Airport Holdings | Discuss trade and investment |

**Parliamentary Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills**

**Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Viscount Younger**

| Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Carers UK | To discuss Carers and flexible working | | May 2014 | Premier League | To discuss Copyright Designs and Patent Act | | May 2014 | British Copyright Council | To discuss the review of the collecting societies’ codes of practice |

**Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, (Employment Relations, Consumer Affairs), Jenny Willott MP**

| Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | YMCA, Beat, All Walks Beyond the Catwalk, Girl Guiding UK, Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation, ASOS, The All Party Parliamentary Group on Body Image, Middlesex University | To discuss body image | | April 2014 | Recruitment and Employment Confederation | To discuss employment policy | | April 2014 | British Retail Consortium | Introductory meeting | | April 2014 | Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Camborne School of Mines, Shell, BP, BG Group, Oil & Gas UK | To discuss corporate governance | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Mineral Products Association, Publish What You Pay UK, Revenue Watch Institute | | | April 2014 | National Federation of Sub Postmasters | To discuss Post Office | | April 2014 | Sunday Times | Introductory meeting | | April 2014 | Robinson Hambro, Harvey Nash, Korn Ferry, Ridgeway Partners, Warren Partners, Zygos, MWM Consulting, Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, JCA Group, Odgers Berndtson, Egon Zehnder, Women on Boards | To discuss equality | | April 2014 | UK Shared Business Service | To discuss UK Shared Business Service operations | | April 2014 | Royal Mail | To discuss postal issues | | April 2014 | EY, Lloyds Banking Group, Browne Jacobson, Ashurst, PwC Legal, B3Living, Hogan Lovells International, Sapphire Partners, The Law Society Group, Vodafone UK, Airbus UK, PwC, Vodafone Group Services Ltd, Lincoln Co-operative Society Ltd, DiversityJobs.co.uk, Ofcom, Balfour Beatty, Norman Broadbent, EDF Energy, Women in the City, Direct Line Group, Transport for London, Marks & Spencer, Chartered Management Institute, Royal Mail, Tata Consultancy Services, | To discuss equality | | May 2014 | Good Morning Britain | Introductory meeting | | May 2014 | The Property Ombudsman, Ombudsman Services: Property | To discuss consumer policy | | May 2014 | Sky | Introductory meeting | | May 2014 | Evening Standard | Introductory meeting | | May 2014 | Action on Hearing Loss, Age UK, British Humanist Association, British Institute of Human Rights, Children’s Rights Alliance for England, Citizens Advice, Disability Rights UK, Discrimination Law Association, End Violence Against Women, Equality Challenge Unit, The English Regions Equality and Human Rights Network, Fawcett Society, Friends, Families and Travellers, Gender Identity | To discuss equality | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | May 2014 | Equality and Diversity Forum | To discuss equality and diversity | | June 2014 | Post Office | To discuss Post Office | | June 2014 | R3 | To discuss insolvency | | June 2014 | The Confederation of British Industry | To discuss employment policy | | June 2014 | British Gas, Cornwall Energy, E.On, EDF, Energy UK, First Utility, Npower, Scottish Power, SSE, Allfiled, Citizens Advice, Digital Catapult, Money Saving Expert, Mydex, Simplify Digital Ltd, Uswitch, Which?, Ofgem | To discuss consumer policy | | June 2014 | British Chambers of Commerce | Introductory meeting | | June 2014 | Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Co-operative, Kingfisher, John Lewis, Primark (AB Foods), M&S, Debenhams, Interchange & Consort Hotels, Nestle, Tate & Lyle, Waterford Wedgwood UK, Gangmasters Licensing Authority, Ethical Trading Institute, Stronger Together, Fairtrade Foundation, British Retail Consortium | To discuss corporate governance | | June 2014 | Bank of Ireland | To discuss Post Office | | June 2014 | Post Office | To discuss Post Office | | June 2014 | Independent on Sunday | To discuss equality | | June 2014 | R3, The Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Reeves and Co, Deloitte, Institute of Credit Management, Federation of Small Businesses, British Property Federation, Road Haulage Association, HMRC, Pension Protection Fund | To discuss insolvency | | June 2014 | CORE, Friends of the Earth, Christian Aid, Amnesty International | To discuss corporate responsibility | | June 2014 | British Toy and Hobby Association, British Retail Consortium, Home Retail Group, The Entertainer, Tesco, | To discuss equality | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Asda | | | April 2014 | Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise (Skills jointly with the Department for Education), Matthew Hancock MP | | | April 2014 | 157 Group | To discuss colleges | | April 2014 | City of London Corporation | To discuss skills | | April 2014 | National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs | To discuss entrepreneurs | | April 2014 | Church of England | To discuss banking | | April 2014 | Prince’s Trust | To discuss vocational training | | April 2014 | 3Sun Ltd, Dawson Energy | To discuss funding | | April 2014 | Federation of Small Businesses | Regular meeting | | April 2014 | Tinder Foundation | To discuss education technology | | May 2014 | University and College Union | To discuss colleges | | May 2014 | Start-Up Loans Company | To discuss finance | | May 2014 | Apple Education | To discuss skills and learning | | May 2014 | Mike Thornton MP, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | To discuss funding | | May 2014 | Association of Colleges | Regular meeting | | May 2014 | EEF - The Manufacturers’Organisation | Regular meeting | | May 2014 | Go ON UK | To discuss business | | May 2014 | Association of Colleges, Association of Schools and College Leaders, Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association, Independent Academies Association, Principals’ Professional Council, Sixth Form Colleges Association | To discuss funding | | May 2014 | Bully Banks | To discuss banking | | May 2014 | Association of Employment and Learning Providers | To discuss apprenticeships | | June 2014 | WAYRA | To discuss enterprise | | June 2014 | Tata Consultancy Services | To discuss enterprise | | June 2014 | Institute of Directors | Regular meeting | | June 2014 | Peter Hain MP and constituent | To discuss apprenticeships | | June 2014 | Association of Colleges, Universities UK, Guild Higher Education, University of Sheffield, Aston University, City & Islington College, University of Warwick, Education & Training Foundation, Institute of Education, Jaguar Land Rover, JP Morgan | To discuss higher and further education | | June 2014 | Julian Sturdy MP, Askham Bryan College | To discuss funding | | June 2014 | British Retail Consortium | To discuss skills | | Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | June 2014 | Association of British Insurers | To discuss business | | June 2014 | Sir Richard Lambert | To discuss banking | | June 2014 | Sir Anthony Grayling | To discuss higher education | | June 2014 | European Automobile Manufacturer's Association | To discuss manufacturing | | June 2014 | Mark Brennan | To discuss small business | | June 2014 | Association of Colleges | Regular meeting | | June 2014 | Hilton Hotels | To discuss tourism |

**Minister of State, (Business and Enterprise), Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP**

| Date of Meeting | Name of External Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------| | April 2014 | Pinewood Studios | To discuss Portsmouth | | April 2014 | Tower Bridge Ventures | To discuss Portsmouth | | April 2014 | Ben Ainslee Racing | To discuss Portsmouth | | April 2014 | NHS Innovation South East | To discuss Portsmouth | | April 2014 | The UK Cards Association | To discuss economy issues | | April 2014 | Fujitsu | To discuss Fujitsu’s recent investment in the UK | | May 2014 | Confederation of British Industry | To discuss growth in Construction and Energy | | June 2014 | Crossrail | To discuss Crossrail’s business needs | | June 2014 | Confederation of British Industry | To discuss industrial strategy | | June 2014 | Nissan | To discuss manufacturing |

¹Does not normally include meetings with Government bodies such as other Government Departments, members of the Royal Household, NDPBs, Non-Ministerial Departments, Agencies, Government reviews and representatives of Parliament, devolved or foreign governments. Visits, attendance at seminars, conferences, receptions, media, interviews etc would not normally be classed as meetings.